ZIP 67062 (Hesston, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 67062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harvey County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 275 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harvey County compares with Kansas
Harvey County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harvey County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harvey County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 44% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.0% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.2% | 23.2% | 24.8% | same |
Harvey County has lower values than Kansas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 67062: US-50 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 67062 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 275 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harvey County since 2015: 97 people were injured and 18 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-50 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Frontage Rd I-135 (1), I-135 (1) and W 108th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 67062 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harvey County.
- Look at alternatives to US-50 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.9% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Harvey County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-50 | 3 |
| Frontage Rd I-135 | 1 |
| I-135 | 1 |
| W 108th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harvey County) |
|---|---|
| I-135 | 108 |
| US-50 | 9 |
| US-050 | 8 |
| Dutch | 6 |
| Kansas | 6 |
| Ridge | 6 |
| Halstead | 5 |
| 1St | 5 |
ZIP 67062 at a glance
| Population | 3,970 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,143 |
| Median home value | $216,328 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harvey County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 19 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | -14% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 24 | +45% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 24 | +1% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 67062
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 67062?
Since 2015, 275 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harvey County (97 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 67062?
US-50 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 67062 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 67062?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Harvey County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 67062?
Since 2015, Harvey County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 67062 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Harvey County has 69.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 67062?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.